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(Topic 1) What is the difference between Data Encryption Standard (DES) and Data Encryption Algorithm (DEA)?

The correct answer is B. DES itself is referred to as DEA. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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  • (Topic 1)

What is the difference between Data Encryption Standard (DES) and Data Encryption Algorithm (DEA)?

Options

  • ADES is the modified Lucifer algorithm and DEA is the original.
  • BDES itself is referred to as DEA.
  • CDES is insecure, whereas DEA is secure.
  • DDES is a standard and DEA is an algorithm.

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